Updated July 14
Bruins extend defenseman Brandon Carlo for 6 years, $24.6M
The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Brandon Carlo to a six-year contract extension that will pay him an average of $4.1 million per year
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Brandon Carlo of the Boston Bruins, center, reacts after teammate Charlie Coyle, left, scores as Julien Gauthier, right, of the New York Rangers looks on during the third period of an NHL game at Madison Square Garden Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in New York. (Sarah Stier/Pool Photo via AP)
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It’s the six years.
The Boston Bruins defenseman said he’s not going to rush out and buy anything flashy after signing a new contract extension. But having a long-term commitment from the team was “a huge compliment,” and he wants to use the newfound job security to sharpen his leadership skills.
Boston Bruins, defenseman Brandon Carlo agree to 6-year contract extension Share Updated: 3:00 PM EDT Jul 14, 2021 Frank Franklin II New York Islanders' Mathew Barzal (13) defends against Boston Bruins' Brandon Carlo (25) during the second period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Thursday, June 3, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) SOURCE: Frank Franklin II
The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Share Updated: 3:00 PM EDT Jul 14, 2021 The Boston Bruins and defenseman Brandon Carlo have agreed to a six-year contract extension with an annual NHL cap hit of $4.1 million, the team announced Wednesday.Carlo, 24, skated in 27 games with the Bruins in 2020-21, had three goals and one assist for four points while averaging 18:43 time on ice per game, the team said. The 6-foot-4, 227-pound defenseman also appeared in eight playoff games in
Bruins Notebook: Brandon Carlo signs new contract; Kevan Miller retires >BOSTON It’s not the $24.6 million that’s going to change Brandon Carlo.
It’s the six years.
The Boston Bruins defenseman said he’s not going to rush out and buy anything flashy after signing a new contract extension. But having a long-term commitment from the team was “a huge compliment,” and he wants to use the newfound job security to sharpen his leadership skills.
“There’s a lot more room for that going forward. I think this contract kind of reflects on that,” Carlo told reporters Wednesday after the deal was announced. “It’s always something that I feel like I kind of had a little bit within me, the leadership component. I just want to continue to grow in that regard.”
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Bruins Notebook: Brandon Carlo signs new contract; Kevan Miller retires >BOSTON It’s not the $24.6 million that’s going to change Brandon Carlo.
It’s the six years.
The Boston Bruins defenseman said he’s not going to rush out and buy anything flashy after signing a new contract extension. But having a long-term commitment from the team was “a huge compliment,” and he wants to use the newfound job security to sharpen his leadership skills.
“There’s a lot more room for that going forward. I think this contract kind of reflects on that,” Carlo told reporters Wednesday after the deal was announced. “It’s always something that I feel like I kind of had a little bit within me, the leadership component. I just want to continue to grow in that regard.”